There is another thread on this site where the conversation turned toward this very topic and someone pointed out that when a person asks for a specific amount like that it tends toward blackmail (extortion) or whatever - there is a need for a specific amount of money (maybe Mile's boss knows exactly how much Ben has and is trying to crush him financially). But after the whole "Naomi doesn't have a sister, it was code" and then the secret emergency backline to call the freighter and stuff I want to lean toward it is a code.

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